Small Business Spotlight: The Grind Martial Arts Academy in Tulare [Video]

TULARE, Calif. (KFSN) — Inside The Grind Martial Arts Academy on Bardsley Avenue in Tulare, you’ll see little ones learning jujitsu and adults learning self-defense moves.

For owner David Valdez, it’s humbling and rewarding to do something daily he is passionate about.

“I have been doing jujitsu for 22 years, so it was just time,” he said.

Since 2022, he’s offered multiple programs, including the Bully Proof Camp, where students learn more than moves.

“Bigger than any art form, we are martial artists and want discipline, self-respect,” Valdez said. “We want kids to have confidence for themselves and the courage to stand up for those that don’t have it.”

11-year-old Brielle Quirarte, known as “Queen,” says she’s learned a lot and is thankful her dad signed her up about a year and a half ago.

She’s found a passion for jujitsu, competing in regional competitions and is ready to take a stand for herself …